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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.03, 294.23 and 160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.03, 294.23 and 160.80 is: 222.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.03 : 294.23 = 160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.03/294.23 = 160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.03x = 294.23 × 160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.03x = 47,312.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,312.18/213.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.09

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